Have the rights and role of the States been forgotten?

Question

"The capital and leading object of the Constitution was to leave with the States all authorities which respected their own citizens only and to transfer to the United States those which respected citizens of foreign or other States; to make us several as to ourselves, but one as to all others." — Thomas Jefferson

Did the federal government long ago become "too big for its britches"?

Answer 1

Not forgotten, intentionally ignored.

Answer 2

thats the straight truth!!

Answer 3

Oh my god yes.  Too many people want the government to be their mom and dad and provide their every need.  

fs

Answer 4

YES!

Answer 5

The Civil war did that for you.